Cleopatras - Brossura

Whitehorne, John

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0415261325 ISBN 13: 9780415261326

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2001

Riassunto

Although there are many books written about the most famous Cleopatra, this is the only study in English devoted to her less well-known but equally illustrious namesakes. Cleopatras traces the turbulent lives and careers of these historically important women, examining in particular the earlier Macedonian and Ptolemaic Cleopatras, and the impact of their dynastic marriages on the history of the Hellenistic world. John Whitehorne also evaluates current views of Cleopatra VII's dramatic suicide, and considers the evolving political significance of royal women in the last three centuries BC. Clearly and engagingly written, Cleopatras reveals the true significance to the ruling dynasties of the 34 known Cleopatras who were not Cleopatra the Great, and illuminates some fascinating but little-known aspects of ancient Greek and Egyptian history along the way.

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Recensione:

'Highly entertaining and extremely useful ... a valuable introduction to a difficult period of late Hellenistic history. Whitehorne has a good command of the evidence and writes with authority and a sense of humour.' - Bryn Mawr Classical Review

L'autore:

John Whitehorne teaches at the University of Queensland in Australia.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0415261325
• ISBN 13: 9780415261326
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 264